jyb said:I don't agree with his view on this but he thinks even the non-endotoxin bacteria are not worth it, even if they are anti-inflammatory. Milk bacteria produces lactic acid for example, so in his view there is a risk of excess. Add to that his discussion that a sterile gut can function perfectly well (in studies).
Thanks for the explanation. Btw. what's the problem with lactic acid again?
I do get the impression that by attempting to sideline even the commensal (you said 'non endotoxin') bacteria, Dr. Peat is probably unleashing far more damage. I just don't think you can make new rules for a mechanism that is designed to work in a particular way. Human's often do this, and it always seems to end badly. Don't you think he's claiming to be wiser than nature here?
About the 'sterile gut' idea. you could conceivably get close to a sterile upper digestive tract with constant really strong broad spectrum antibiotics. But even one course of antibiotics does incredible damage to your microbiome. Look at the increased incidence of allergies from widespread use of antibiotics. And allergies are just one aspect.
But I don't think you could empty the colon of bacteria completely unless you were placed in a germ free tent for the rest of your life. What kind of life would that be? Your colon is full of bacteria. That's what it does.